Food

From dining hall transformations to food policy and campus cuisine, find Harvard’s take on what’s on the table.

A vibrant bar scene with tropical decor, featuring patrons sitting on high stools.

Best Bars for Seasonal Drinks and Snacks in Greater Boston

Gathering spots that warm and delight us  

by Nell Porter-Brown

Busy urban street scene with pedestrians, shops, and a stroller under a sunny sky.

Harvard Square’s Best

What’s new—and unchanged—in the historic heart of Cambridge

by Nell Porter-Brown

Sam Sifton in his Brooklyn kitchen

Improvised Cuisine

The joys of cooking with The New York Times's Sam Sifton 

by Craig Lambert

Views of orchards and iconic red bar at Lookout farm

Betting on Lookout Farm

A pandemic-era restaurant-plus-farm thrives in Natick, Massachusetts

by Nell Porter-Brown

Sisters Vanessa and Casey White in the kitchen of their company, Jaju Pierogi

Jaju’s Premiere Pierogies

Two sisters’ culinary venture honors their Polish American roots.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Where to Gift Your Grad

They've got the mortarboard—now support these worthy brick-and-mortars. 

A photograph of Piattini’s sunken patio in Boston

Piattini Wine Café

Boston's Piattini Wine Café 

by Nell Porter-Brown

Photo of a steaming pot to tea

Winter staycation options in and around Harvard Square

Timely tips to brighten the season

by Kara Baskin

An appetizer of ground pork with onions and basil

Cha Yen Thai Cookery

Cha Yen Thai Cookery

by Nell Porter-Brown

A call to help restaurants during the pandemic

Independent restaurants struggle in the pandemic.

by Nell Porter-Brown

A cartoon illustration showing a situation room with businessmen, farmers, and other food system constituents moving the parts of the food system around on a game board.

Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic, led by Emily Broad Leib

A holistic approach to food safety and food law

by Erin O’Donnell